The 2004 Presidential Elections

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The 2004 Presidential Elections

• By Stacey Whitford

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Kerrys Past Political Experience

• 1982 elected Lieutenant Governor.
• 1984-Elected to the U.S.Senate.
• Reelected again in 1990 and 1996.
• Believes in public education reform, protecting
  the environment, childrens issues, and a
  stronger economy.

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Bushs Past Political Experience

• 43rd President
• 1994 elected governor of Texas.
• 1st Texas governor reelected 4 consecutive
  terms.
• Believes in tax relief and improving public
  schools.

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Candidates View on Economy

• Bush-
• -permanent tax
  cuts
• -rebate checks
• Kerry-
• -repeal of tax
  cuts
• -use tax money to
  broaden health care
  reform

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Candidates View on Energy and the Environment

• Bush-
• -oil exploration in Alaska
• -reduce air pollution and acid
  rain
• Kerry-
• -strict mileage standards on gas
• -create renewable energy trust fund

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Candidates View on Foreign Policy

• Bush-
• -Greater Middle East Initiative
• -end nuclear weapons black market
• Kerry-
• -create new alliances
• -U.N. member of alliances

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Candidates View on Post- War Iraq

• Bush-
• -troops remain indefinitely
• Kerry-
• -dont spend so much time
• -military being misrepresented

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Candidates View on Trade

• Bush-
• -agreements with Asian, Latin
  American and African countries.
• Kerry-
• -review of existing policies
• -stronger labor
• -challenge China by WTO

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Candidates View on Israel and Palestinians

• Bush-
• -create Palestinian state
• -concerned about Israels security
  barrier
• Kerry-
• -encourage moderate peace elements
• -name presidential envoy for Muslim

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Who Will Win????

• Better to deal with problems 49 Bush 44
  Kerry.
• Now-
• Bush 48
• Kerry 43
• Nader 6
• Early March
• Kerry 48
• Bush 43
• Nader 6

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Hyperlinks

• John Kerry
• George W. Bush
• At a Glance